Marketing and Communications Director

Marketing and Communications Director

Communications

Tacoma, WA • :  
• Full-Time/Regular

This non-union position is eligible for our full-time benefits package. Our compensation program recognizes relevant qualifications and experience for this position, with starting pay determined based on years of experience within the hiring range below. Employees receive annual increases based on experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum salary listed (2026 rates outlined in the range below).

Hiring Range: $131,790 - $152,776 annually Pay Grade Range: $131,790- $193,527 annually

Are you a visionary storyteller, a champion of creativity, and a leader who thrives on shaping how communities connect with meaningful public services? The Pierce County Library System is searching for a dynamic Marketing & Communications Director to guide our voice, elevate our brand, and spark powerful engagement across Pierce County and beyond.

In this role, you’ll lead a talented Communications team and serve as the Library’s chief creative strategist—crafting modern, accessible, and compelling narratives that bring our mission to life. You’ll help lead the Library into a new chapter—bringing the creativity, experimentation, and bold thinking we aspire to but have not yet fully developed, especially in digital engagement and public storytelling.

We’re looking for a leader who:

• Leads with curiosity, optimism, and cultural humility, bringing fresh thinking to a system ready for creative growth.

• Guides the organization through change with empathy, clarity, and steady, people‑centered leadership.

• Communicates with clarity, creativity, and inclusiveness, ensuring messages resonate across diverse communities.

• Brings a modern, forward‑looking vision for the Library’s brand and public presence.

• Infuses collaboration with creativity, playfulness, and an experimental mindset that energizes teams.

• Navigates the complexity of public‑sector communications with political savvy and sound judgment.

• Designs communication that builds access, belonging, and trust across Pierce County.

• Demonstrates strong operational and people‑leadership skills, empowering staff and managing resources thoughtfully.

This role offers a flexible hybrid/remote work schedule, making it an ideal opportunity for creative professionals who thrive in collaborative, modern work environments. Beyond flexibility, it also provides a unique platform for professional growth and strategic influence. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, shape high‑impact initiatives, and elevate the creative direction of one of the region’s largest Library systems.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you'll help shape organizational strategy while ensuring the Library's organizational values – Cultural Humility, Human, Connection, Empowerment, and Transformative Hospitality – shine through clear, engaging, and community centered messaging.

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above).

Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non‑exempt below.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Regular

Location: Administrative Center

Hours Per Week: 40

Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm

This position generally offers 60% remote work options available. Schedule is subject to change.

Union Status: Non
- Represented

EXTERNAL or INTERNAL Candidates:
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be…